Supply School Nurse; SUP; SUP

POSITION TITLE

Supply School Nurse

SUP3, SUP4

Chief of Staff

LPN/ RN rate of pay

Student Support

As Needed

Principal and Asst. Director Student Support - District School Nurse Administrator

N/A

Monthly

Provides appropriate health care services for students in the school clinic in the absence of the school nurse, under the general supervision of the principal.

• Educational Level: Graduate of an accredited nursing education program required
• Certification/License
  
  Required:
  
  Valid RN/LPN licensure in the State of Georgia; successful completion of the CCSD clinic substitute training course and all written tests within the past 3 years; must be on the current CCSD list of trained clinic substitutes; must fulfill continuing competency requirements
• Experience:
  
  1 year nursing experience required; 2 years nursing experience preferred; also 35 hours of substitute experience in CCSD school clinic preferred
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  Written and oral communication; ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students, and families; record keeping and organizational abilities; interpersonal skills necessary for overseeing the clinic; knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures is essential

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Presents a professional and well-groomed appearance according to District Dress Code.
• Attends mandatory Clinic Orientation and Training; updates clinic training as needed.
• Maintains a clean and orderly clinic to ensure a safe physical environment including locked medication cabinets, practicing standard precautions at all times, and maintaining sharps containers in appropriate location.
• Adheres to District Administrative Rules and delivers nursing services consistent with the Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations; nursing procedures are efficient, sage and effective and maintains accurate documentation of clinic services including emergency situations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior, including maintenance of confidentiality at all times.
• Administers and documents medications to students according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols, and written physician directions to include injectable medications and emergency medication with appropriate documented records.
• Performs appropriate health care procedures from orders written by a licensed physician.
• Provides privacy, a caring environment, and displays and models respect towards students and others and communicates clear behavior expectations in the clinic to students and staff.
• Identifies and manages individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and helps prevent transmission to others through exclusion and education; reports required information to the Consulting Nurse.
• Uses Clinic Substitute Folder, New Nurse/Clinic Substitute Training Manual, and other appropriate resource materials efficiently and effectively.
• Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students, and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.